Senior Media Executive

We are Jakala: an award‑winning organization that offers world’s leading brands support in the strategy, analytics, digital and technology fields. Our mission is to create competitive advantage for our clients, with a measurable impact on the top line, through the best combined use of media, data, advanced analytics, technologies, content and customer experience design. We are 3,500+ people in 20 countries around the world, growing at a fast pace.

As a Senior Paid Media Executive, you’ll manage and optimize international campaigns across Search and Social channels for clients in diverse industries. You’ll work closely with Media Managers and the Media Director on onboarding new clients, building strategies, and driving measurable results. This role is designed to give you the skills and exposure to progress into a Junior Media Manager role.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Media Managers and Directors to design campaign structures across Search (Google & Microsoft Ads) and Social (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, etc.) platforms.
• Hands‑on management of campaign creation, ad copy and creative strategy & optimisation.
• Track and analyse KPIs to uncover insights and guide optimisations. Deliver timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and ad‑hoc performance reports.
• Work closely with agency stakeholders and clients to ensure that all account and campaign strategies are delivered. Share clear updates on campaign results and project progress.
• Meet client and internal deadlines while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues during campaign delivery.
• Stay on top of the latest media, platform and industry trends and share with clients and the team. Contribute to new business efforts by preparing presentations and supporting pitches.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years’ hands‑on experience in Paid Search and Paid Social (travel, retail, or financial services a plus).
• Experience working on medium‑to‑large budgets and accounts.
• Proficiency with Google Ads (Google certifications a plus). Bonus: basic HTML or SQL.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable presenting to clients and collaborating across teams.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented multitasker who thrives under pressure.
• Passionate about digital media and committed to building a career in digital marketing.
• Fluency in English is a must and a second European language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, or Scandinavian languages, etc.) is highly desirable due to the international nature of the accounts.
• Legally authorised to work in the UK.

What we offer

At Jakala’s London office, you’ll enjoy a competitive package along with an environment designed to help people thrive. That includes 30 days’ annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, health & dental insurance, life assurance, as well as a range of other benefits. Learning and growth sit at the heart of how we work. You’ll have access to training and development opportunities, and you’ll collaborate with leading global media partners to explore best‑in‑class tools and solutions. Just as important, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable team culture, somewhere you can do great work and feel backed in your progression.